Magnificent homes for sale in Studio City, minutes from downtown L.A.

When searching for a home for sale in Studio City, you may also want to consider homes for sale in Sherman Oaks, homes for sale in Hollywood Hills or homes for sale in Encino.


Located in the Santa Monica Mountains, Studio City is at the base of the hills that connect Hollywood to the Valley. Studio City is a short commute on Freeway 101 to the surrounding communities Hollywood, Burbank, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, The Valley, and Downtown Los Angeles. Studio City spans 7.11 square miles and according to the 2000 census, is home to roughly 39,000 people. The homes for sale in Studio City are near both Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank are only a short distance from Studio City.


Coined by many as the “Jewel of the Valley,” Studio City is known as a comfortable, safe community for families, college students, and aspiring entertainment industry buffs to reside. The Studio City Police Department has recently partnered with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to implement Neighborhood Watch programs throughout the city. Residents work together with the police department to form an unstoppable crime-fighting team. Also available to Studio City residents is E-Policing. Offered to homeowners and visitors alike, E-Policing provides law enforcement information relevant to your specific neighborhood via online newsletter.


Both residents and visitors will enjoy the Studio City Farmer’s Market, which takes place every Sunday morning at Ventura Place. Studio City homes for sale are always near fresh California fruits, vegetables and flowers made available by local vendors, and children’s activities such as pony rides and face painting ensures there is something for everyone to take pleasure in on a relaxing Sunday morning. Studio City is also close to the very hip NoHo Arts District.


Another attraction loved by both residents and tourists is Coldwater Canyon Park, located off the famous Mulholland Drive in the Studio City Hills. Open 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset, Coldwater Canyon Park houses miles of hiking trails, organic gardens and an Amphitheatre for special events. Cared for by a non-profit organization, this park provides an environmental retreat from the bright city lights.


Studio City homes for sale have something for everyone; however, what the city is best known for is its entertainment culture. Created by the film industry, Studio City received its name in the 1920’s during the silent film era. Small filming and sound stages were built in the city at the time and as a result of the location’s success, the Central Motion Picture District constructed a $20 million expansion to the previous film center. Today, this film center is part of CBS Studios. CBS Studios in Studio City has produced numerous television shows and films at this site, including: Dinosaurs, Roseanne, My Two Dads, Twilight Zone, Father of the Bride, and The Addams Family.


A famous attraction of Studio City that enables the tourist industry to thrive is the famous Universal Studios City Walk. The City Walk is home to shops, restaurants and a world-renowned IMAX theater. Insiders agree that Halloween is the best time to visit the Universal Studios City Walk, as it is transformed into a horrific establishment filled with ghouls and goblins. Hollywood Horror Nights takes place at Universal Studios, located at Universal City in Studio City, each October. Popular amusement rides are transformed into haunted journeys, and for those a tad too frightened of Halloween, there is even a “Bill and Ted’s” Halloween adventure that takes place, a show to delight comics and horror-lovers alike. Unlike any other horror show in the world, Hollywood Horror Nights casts only the best Hollywood actors, ensuring each show’s frighteningly delightful.


Studio City is an ideal alternative to the bright lights of Hollywood Boulevard, and even those of Downtown Los Angeles. Residents of Studio City enjoy a quiet, suburban atmosphere with the big city just a short drive away. Studio City residents need not fear the “LA traffic” many are scared of; Laurel Canyon offers a shortcut to Hollywood and the surrounding areas. The shortcut is also ideal for USC and UCLA students who are looking to live a more subdued college lifestyle.